One factor that raises the alarm over the planned nationwide protest against hardship is that the planners are opaque. A report described the group as the ‘Take it Back Movement,’ …
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Civil service still stinking
NIGERIA’S social and economic development outlook depends heavily on the quality and performance of service delivery by the civil service. Unfortunately, the shabby performance of the civil service is glaring. …
Read More »Step up regulations, end power outages
The threat by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)to sanction distribution companies (DisCos) for failing to complete the migration of Token Identifier of Standard Transfer Specification (STS) meters of their …
Read More »Public expectations from Lagos State new electricity bill
The recent public hearing by the Lagos State House of Assembly on the proposed new electricity law for the state could not have come at The post Public expectations from …
Read More »Nigeria’s dreadful doctor-patient ratio
THE Nigerian Medical Association recently sounded a fresh alarm over the worsening doctor-patient ratio in the country, highlighting a crisis that demands immediate and comprehensive action. According to the NMA …
Read More »Financial autonomy for local govts: Matters arising
The Supreme Court ruling, which the other day granted financial autonomy to local government administration in the country, The post Financial autonomy for local govts: Matters arising appeared first on …
Read More »Insecurity threatens food security
IN the past few years, insecurity has become a major factor underlying food insecurity in Nigeria. It disrupts food sustainability in the demand and supply chains of the agriculture sector. …
Read More »For sustainable cocoa growth
NIGERIA might be on track to regain its competitive place among cocoa-producing countries. However, this may be short-lived if the government dwells on rhetoric without taking actionable steps to create …
Read More »That resolution to end Bakassi conflict by 2025
The resolution by Cameroon and Nigeria to end the age-long border conflict between them is a welcome development that will be of immense and mutual benefits to both countries as …
Read More »Review university admissions age policy
THE decision by the government to set the minimum age for university admissions at 18 years marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s educational landscape. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, …
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